Michael Tarr has joined the Boston Crusaders' visual staff. Tarr, who has worked with numerous top-12 drum corps said, “I am incredibly excited and honored to join such a great organization and staff that has proven itself as one of the activity's leaders on and off the field.”

Cavaliers director Joe Roach and executive director Chris Lugo will be in attendance at this weekend's Bands of America Grand National Championships in Indianapolis. There will be an opportunity to get special deals on corps merchandise and to enter to win prizes at the corps' booth at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Colts' entire percussion team, led by percussion caption head and battery arranger Ben Pyles, will be returning for the 2018 season. According to Pyles, “There's something special about this team, and I think we've only begun to scratch the surface of our potential.”

Legends revealed the members of the corps' 2018 visual staff who will be led by returning visual supervisor Lindsey Schueller. According to executive director Ibe Sodawalla, “Our visual program has grown exponentially under Lindsey's leadership.”

Mandarins has formed a team of professionals and interns to help keep corps members healthy during the year. The Mandarins Health and Wellness Team will be co-directed by Kimberly Wong, PT and Daniel Fong, O.D. According to Wong, “We aim to focus on the total being; including a complete medical history, training protocols for injury prevention, staff education, and on-site care for members as needed.”

November 16 is Give to the Max Day in Minnesota. River City Rhythm is hoping to utilize the day to raise funds to purchase new instruments and other performance equipment. A generous donor has announced a $5,000 matching grant to the corps.

Spirit of Atlanta has a booth at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in Indianapolis through Saturday afternoon. Key staff and members will be in attendance to answer questions about auditions.

Both Vanguard Cadets and their parent corps have instituted a unified strategy of teaching brass players. According to Vanguard brass caption manager Chip Crotts, “Our main goal is that, regardless of age level or experience, the members of SCV and SCVC will receive the same level of training and education across the board.”